SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-R

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User Manual

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 Table of Contents
Introduction 1-6
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System Overview -7
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IMx-R Unit -8
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General Overview of IMx-R Unit -8
TSI Part of....................................................................................................1
IMx-R Unit - 10
CM Part of....................................................................................................1
IMx-R Unit - 10
LED...................................................................................................................1
Indicators - 11

Installation 2 - 13
Electrical Interface 3 - 14
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General Electrical Interface - 14
....................................................................................................3 - 14
Sensor Inputs
....................................................................................................3 - 15
Power Supply
....................................................................................................3 - 15
Current Inrush
Unit ID ....................................................................................................3 - 15
....................................................................................................3
Configurator (RS232) Interface - 16
TSI...................................................................................................................3
Part Electrical Interface - 17
....................................................................................................3
TSI Part Sensor Inputs - 17
MVB ....................................................................................................3 - 18
....................................................................................................3 - 19
Relay Outputs
CM...................................................................................................................3
Part Electrical Interface - 20
Ethernet ....................................................................................................3 - 20
....................................................................................................3
RS485 Field Bus - 21
CAN Field ....................................................................................................3
Bus - 21

General Mechanical Interface 4 - 22

...................................................................................................................4
Plug-in Unit - 22
...................................................................................................................4 - 22
Grounding/Shielding

CM Part Unit Configuration 5 - 23

CM...................................................................................................................5
Part Network Configuration - 23
...................................................................................................................5
IMx-R Time - 23

User Selectable Configuration 6 - 24

TSI...................................................................................................................6
Configuration - 25
Configure ....................................................................................................6
IMx-R - 26
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 Configure ....................................................................................................6
MVB - 30
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File Commands
CM...................................................................................................................6
User Selectable Configuration - 33

TSI Commands 7 - 34
...................................................................................................................7
Display Dataset - 36
...................................................................................................................7
Read Variables - 37
...................................................................................................................7
Fault Injection - 39
...................................................................................................................7
Sensor Self-test Diagnostics - 41
Unit...................................................................................................................7
ID and HW Plug Information - 42
...................................................................................................................7
MVB Safety Layer Description - 43

CM Event Messages 8 - 44
CM Virtual Channels 9 - 46
Operation 10 - 48
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Startup
...................................................................................................................10
Safety Related Operation Recommendations - 48
...................................................................................................................10
Reliability Related Operation Recommendations - 48
...................................................................................................................10
TSI Firmware Update - 49
...................................................................................................................10
TSI Configuration Update - 49

Hardware Maintenance 11 - 50
...................................................................................................................11
Maintenance Schedule Table - 51
...................................................................................................................11
Every 29 500 Hours, Limited Check - 52
....................................................................................................11 - 52
Visual Inspection
...................................................................................................................11
Every 59 000 Hours, General Check - 53
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IMx-R Full Check - 53
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Temperature Sensor Test - 54
Vibration....................................................................................................11
Sensor Test - 56
....................................................................................................11
Cable Condition Test - 58
...................................................................................................................11
Maintenance Recommendations - 60
....................................................................................................11
Sensor Functionality Check - 60
BHD ....................................................................................................11
Sensor Functionality Check - 60
HABD....................................................................................................11
Sensor Functionality Check - 61
....................................................................................................11
Cable Grounding and Shielding Check - 62
...................................................................................................................11
Corrective Maintenance Tasks - 67
Replacing....................................................................................................11
Temperature Sensor - 67
Replacing....................................................................................................11
Vibration Sensor - 68
Replacing....................................................................................................11
IMx-R Unit - 69
...................................................................................................................11
Dismantling IMx-R - 70
...................................................................................................................11
Mounting IMx-R - 73

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 Technical Data 12 - 77
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Environmental
...................................................................................................................12
Power Supply - 77
...................................................................................................................12
Analogue Inputs - TSI - 77
...................................................................................................................12
Analogue Inputs - CM - 77
...................................................................................................................12
Digital Inputs - TSI & CM - 77
...................................................................................................................12
Outputs - TSI - 77
...................................................................................................................12
Analogue Measurement - TSI - 78
...................................................................................................................12
Analogue Measurement - CM - 78
...................................................................................................................12
Digital Measurement - TSI & CM - 78
...................................................................................................................12
Signal Processing - TSI - 78
...................................................................................................................12
Signal Processing - CM - 78
...................................................................................................................12
Interface - TSI - 78
...................................................................................................................12
Interface - CM - 79
...................................................................................................................12 - 79
Miscellaneous
...................................................................................................................12
Quality Control - 79

IMx-R Drawings & Parts 13 - 80

...................................................................................................................13
Front Connectors - 80
...................................................................................................................13
Front Panel with Dimensions - 81
...................................................................................................................13
Rear Connectors - 82
...................................................................................................................13
Pinout of Rear Connectors - 83

Troubleshooting Guide 14 - 85
...................................................................................................................14
Problems and Symptoms - 85
...................................................................................................................14
Component Check - 87

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Introduction

1
Introduction
This IMx-R User Manual is intended for all IMx-R versions 1.34.x, 1.35.x and 1.36.x.

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System Overview

System Overview

IMx-R is a part of the SKF Multilog On-line System product range which is the next
generation of powerful, cost-effective solutions for railway vehicles. It is a robust
measurement unit designed for tough industrial environment.
IMx-R works as a machine condition monitoring and protection system with several
other units together in a network with the SKF @ptitude Observer Monitor Service.
In conjunction with SKF @ptitude Observer software, the IMx-R provides a complete
system for early fault detection and prevention, automatic advice for correcting existing
or impending conditions and advanced condition-based maintenance to improve
machine reliability, availability and performance.

Figure 1-1: System overview of IMx-R and @ptitude Observer

The picture above illustrates how IMx-R units are linked together in a network that is
connected via a LAN to a @ptitude Observer Monitor Service. The @ptitude Observer
Monitor Service in turn can be connected to e.g. a LAN network making it possible for
several of @ptitude Observer clients to link to this network.
@ptitude Observer clients can also be installed on the same computer as the @ptitude
Observer Monitor Service software. Through a general interface, also known as ODBC
(open database connectivity), it is possible to link the @ptitude Observer Monitor
Service login computer to an existing database for an existing control or processing
system, if desired. The @ptitude Observer Monitor Service, @ptitude Observer clients
and the database can be separated from each other as long as they are on the same
network where ODBC calls can travel freely.

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IMx-R Unit

IMx-R Unit

General Overview of IMx-R Unit

Figure 1-2: IMx-R front and rear view

An IMx-R unit is equipped with 20 analogue channels and four digital channels for
dynamic signal inputs configurable for a variety of sensors.
Each IMx-R unit is consisted of two main parts;
· TSI (Technical Specifications for Interoperability) part for the safety related
functions
· CM (Condition Monitoring) analysis part for non-safety related functions

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IMx-R Unit

The sensors of IMx-R are grouped as following:

Figure 1-3: Sensor groups of IMx-R

· TSI TEMP 1-8: Eight analogue temperature sensors configurable for TSI part.
Data are available to CM part via virtual channels.
· TSI ACC 1-8: Eight analogue acceleration sensors configurable for TSI part,
but data are rerouted to CM part via buffer circuitry.
· TSI SPEED 1-4: Four digital speed sensors configurable for TSI part, but data
are rerouted to CM part via buffer circuitry.
· CM ACC/TEMP 9-12: Four analogue combination (vibration, temperature, etc)
sensors configurable for CM part.
IMx-R's unique features:
· The IMx-R unit monitors the condition of the train to detect faults of the train in
order to prevent catastrophic failures from happening.
· Individual conditions for warning and alarm may be set for each channel.
Warning and alarm levels may be controlled by machine speed or
temperature.
· The unit’s unique built-in hardware auto-diagnosis system continuously checks
all sensors, cabling and electronics for faults, signal interruption, shortcuts or
power failure.
Initiating an IMx-R is simple to carry out:
· The TSI part configuration is done through an initiating program called "IMx-R
TSI Configurator" and a (portable) computer using RS232 serial interface
located on the front panel of IMx-R unit. Refer to TSI Configuration in User
Selectable Configuration chapter.

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IMx-R Unit

· The CM part configuration is done through @ptitude Observer software. Refer

to CM User Selectable Configuration in User Selectable Configuration chapter.
· All initial CM part network configuration parameters, such as IP address, IMx
identification number, etc. are done through "On-line Device Configurator" and
stored first in a separate configuration file, then transferred to the IMx-R
memory. Refer to CM Part Network Configuration chapter.
· The configuration is retained in the event of power losses, so that the IMx-R
can start automatically when power returns.

TSI Part of IMx-R Unit

The TSI part monitors safety related functions including the following;
· Hot axle box detection (HABD)
· Bogie hunting detection (BHD)
The following sensors are configurable for TSI part.
· TSI TEMP 1-8: Eight analogue temperature sensors
· TSI ACC 1-8: Eight analogue acceleration sensors
· TSI SPEED 1-4: Four digital speed sensors

CM Part of IMx-R Unit

The CM part monitors the advanced condition monitoring functionalities such as

following;
· Wheel condition
· Axle box bearing condition
· Gear box condition
· Traction motor condition
The following sensors are configurable for CM part.
· CM ACC/TEMP 9-12: Four general types of sensors (vibration, temperature,
voltage, current, etc)
The following data are rerouted to CM part via buffer circuitry from TSI part.
· TSI ACC 1-8: Eight analogue acceleration sensors
· TSI SPEED 1-4: Four digital speed sensors

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LED Indicators

LED Indicators
The following table lists LED indicators available for each IMx-R unit. The LED indicators
display the status of the system and sensors.
The LED indicators are located at the front panel of the unit. Refer to Front Connectors
in IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter.

LED Indicators

Position LED Indicator Behaviour Description

A1 TSI On Fault in TSI system

Off TSI system is Ok

A2 CM On Fault in CM system (service might be

required)

Flash Fault in CM system (user correctable)

Off CM system is Ok

A3 ACT Flash Traffic on the network via J5

Ethernet2 connector

Off No traffic on the network via J5

Ethernet2 connector

A4 LNK On Ethernet link connection Ok via J5

Ethernet2 connector

Off Ethernet link not connected via J5

Ethernet2 connector

B1 MVB On MVB connected and Ok

Slow flash TSI-CM communication timeout,

MVB configured but not connected or
MVB configured but line error

Fast flash MVB configured but error in lifesign or

safety layer

Off MVB not configured

B2 CAN Flash CAN communication indicator

Off CAN not connected

B3 CON On Connected to @ptitude Observer

Monitor Service

Slow flash Trying to connect to @ptitude

Observer Monitor Service

Fast flash @ptitude Observer Monitor Service

forced the connection

Unsymmetrical No contact with the first gateway

flash

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LED Indicators

LED Indicators

Position LED Indicator Behaviour Description

B4 ALR On Warning Indicator in CM

Flash Alarm indicator in CM

Off No alarm in CM

C1–C4 Digital On Input logic one

(TSI SPEED Flash Input toggle
sensor 1 to 4)
Off Input logic zero

D1–D4 & Temp On Channel configured & running

E1–E4 (TSI TEMP Slow flash Channel cable fault
sensor 1 to 8)
Fast flash Channel warning/alarm

Off Channel not configured

F1–F4 & Vib On Channel configured & running

G1–G4 (TSI ACC Slow flash Channel cable fault
sensor 1 to 8)
Fast flash Channel warning/alarm

Off Channel not configured

H1–H4 Temp/Vib On Channel configured & running

(CM Slow flash Channel cable fault
ACC/TEMP
sensor 9 to 12) Fast flash Channel warning/alarm

Off Channel not configured

J4 Ethernet Green on Ethernet link connection Ok via J4

Ethernet connector Ethernet1 connector
1
Yellow flash Traffic on the network via J4
Ethernet1 connector
Table 1-1: LED indicators

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Installation

This tag indicates a safety related task.

Important - The installation of an IMx-R must be carried out according to the

instructions and advice given in this manual.

Any deviation from these directions can be made only after consulting with SKF
Condition Monitoring Center Luleå. Installation errors can lead to a situation where the
system does not work as intended and machinery faults go undetected. Therefore,
contact the IMx-R application engineer at the slightest doubt during the installation.
1. Connect the sensors according to Electrical Interfaces chapter.
2. Perform Cable Condition Test to ensure that the cables function properly. Cable
condition test is described in Cable Condition Test under Every 59 000 Hours,
General Check in Hardware Maintenance chapter.
3. Mount IMx-R unit according to General Mechanical Interface chapter and Mounting
IMx-R in Hardware Maintenance chapter.
Mounting IMx-R also includes the following which must be performed after IMx-R
unit has been physically mounted on the rack:
ü Download of IMx-R TSI configuration to the unit
ü Validation of the IMx-R TSI configuration
ü CM network configuration
4. Verify the IMx-R firmware version by following the instruction in TSI Firmware
Update under Operation chapter.
5. Perform HABD functional test and check that HABD sensors are connected to
IMx-R unit correctly. Follow the "Procedure for checking the temperature sensor
after replacing" described in Replacing Temperature Sensor under Corrective
Maintenance Tasks in Hardware Maintenance chapter.
6. Perform BDH functional test and check that BHD sensors are connected to IMx-R
unit correctly. Follow "Procedure for checking the vibration sensor after replacing"
described in Replacing Vibration Sensor under Corrective Maintenance Tasks in
Hardware Maintenance chapter.

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Electrical Interface
Electrical interfaces for IMx-R unit are grouped into three different types of interfaces;
General Electrical Interface, TSI Part Electrical Interface and CM Part Electrical Interface.

General Electrical Interface

Sensor Inputs
The sensor inputs are located at Upper Rear Connector (J9) and Lower Rear Connector
(J10) at the rear of the IMx-R unit. The pinout is listed in Pinout of Rear Connectors in
IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter, and the drawing of the rear connectors is found in
Rear Connectors in IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter.
All rear connectors are of the type F48 connectors complying with DIN 41612, HARTING
09061486901.
The sensor cables shall be a type of twisted pair and shielded with a capacitance of
maximum 10 nF. The minimum cable dimension must be 0,5 mm2.
All sensor cables shall be protected from any mechanical impact which might be
expected depending on cable location. In addition, all sensors, sensor cables and
junction box connectors must be protected from water ingress according to IP 66.
There are two pins for each sensor.

Sensor Type Number Specification Location in

of IMx-R unit
channels
Analog 8 ICP 100 mV/g Lower Rear Connector
Acceleration (J10)
TSI ACC 1 to 8
Analog 8 Pt1000, 1 kW @ 0 ºC 3,85 W/ºC Lower Rear Connector
Temperature (J10)
TSI TEMP 1 to 8
Analog 4 ICP typically 10 or 100 mV/g Lower Rear Connector
combination Pt1000, 1 kW @ 0 ºC 3,85 W/ºC (J10)
0-20 V TSI ACC/TEMP 9 to 12
Digital Speed 4 Supply voltage 12 V, Upper Rear Connector
Current transition (low, high) 7 mA, 14 (J9)
mA or Voltage Pulse 0-12 V TSI SPEED 1 to 4
Table 3-2: Sensor inputs

Important - In general, all sensor cables must be routed as far away as possible from the
high voltage cables. If this cannot be done, care shall be taken to use high quality shielded
cables.

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General Electrical Interface

Power Supply
The connection of the power supply of the IMx-R is located at Upper Rear Connector
(J9) at the rear of the unit. The pinout is listed in Pinout of Rear Connectors in IMx-R
Drawings & Parts chapter, and the drawing of Upper Rear Connector (J9) is found in
Rear Connectors IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter.

Power Consumption
Component Typical (W) Max (W)
TSI board (without sensors) 5,2 5,7
CM board 5,0 5,3
IMx-R unit (without sensors) 13,1 13,7
IMx-R unit (including sensors and power supply) 14,1 14,7
PT1000 sensors (eight pieces) 0,03 0,03
Acceleration sensors (eight pieces) 0,4 1,0
Table 3-3: Power consumption

Important - The PE pins must be connected to the protective earth according to local
regulations.

Current Inrush
When the IMx-R unit is powered up, the current inrush has the following characteristics
at 110 V.
· Maximum peak current at power up is 0,9 A
· Maximum current after 1 ms is 0,27 A
· Maximum current at worst case running condition is 0,14 A

Important - Circuit breakers of the power lines to the IMx-R units will break the
circuit automatically when the current gets too high.

Unit ID
The unit ID strapping is located at Upper Rear Connector (J9) at the rear of the IMx-R
unit. It is consisted of six signals, IDPLUG0 to IDPLUG4 and IDPLUGP. The pinout is
listed in Pinout of Rear Connectors in IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter, and the drawing
of Upper Rear Connector (J9) is found in Rear Connectors in IMx-R Drawings & Parts
chapter.
The unit ID pins are of pull-up type which can be configured at Plug configuration
interface within Configure MVB when configuring TSI . Refer to TSI Configuration in
User Selectable Configuration chapter for detailed information.

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General Electrical Interface

Configurator (RS232) Interface

IMx-R has two RS232 interfaces which are located on the front panel of the IMx-R.
Connector positions are found in Front Connectors in IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter.
· J6 RS232 TSI is used only when TSI configuration is being done.
· J7 RS232 CM is used only when CM configuration is being done.
Use a serial null modem cable with a 9-pin D-SUB connector.
It is recommended to use a short length cable for RS232 interface in order to maintain
full communication speed.
The pinout of both connectors is shown below.
Important - RS232 connectors are used only when the configuration is being done.
Therefore, the cables shall not be connected to RS232 connectors at any other time.

RS232 Connectors Pinout

RS232 Connectors Pinout

Pin Description
1 NC (Not Connected)
2 Rx
3 Tx
4 NC (Not Connected)
5 GND
6 NC (Not Connected)
7 NC (Not Connected)
8 NC (Not Connected)
9 NC (Not Connected)
Table 3-4: RS232 connector pinout

Figure 3-4: Null modem cable wiring

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TSI Part Electrical Interface

TSI Part Electrical Interface

TSI Part Sensor Inputs

This section is aimed especially for TSI part sensor inputs in addition to the information
described for the general electrical interface sensor inputs.
The TSI part sensor cables shall be a type of twisted pair and shielded with a
capacitance of maximum 10 nF, EN50306-4 3E 300 V 2x1 MM S 90.
Additional requirements for BHD sensors:
· Amplitude linearity ±1%
· Transverse sensitivity < 7%
· Mounting resonant frequency > 2 kHz
· Shock limit > 30 g (according to EN 61373, class 2)
· Operating temperature range –40 °C to +85 °C
· Sensitivity deviation versus temperature ±5% for the range of – 25 to +70 °C
· Sensitivity deviation versus temperature ±10% for the range of – 40 to +85 °C
· Electrical isolation 108 W
Additional requirements for HABD sensors:
· Precision* ±2 °C for the range of 0 to +150 °C
· Precision* ±5 °C for the range of –40 to 0 °C
· Shock limit > 100 g (according to EN 61373, class 3)
· Interface 2 wires + ground
· Operating temperature range –40 °C to +150 °C
*Precision includes sensor, cabling and connectors between IMx-R interface and sensor
housing as illustrated below.

Figure 3-5: HABD sensor temperature precision

The train integrator is in charge of temperature sensors installation on the axle box.
When setting the HABD alarm levels in the TSI Configuration, the temperature
difference between the sensor and the bearing has to be taken into account.

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TSI Part Electrical Interface

MVB
The two MVB connectors, J3 MVB 1 and J2 MVB 2, are located at the front panel of the
IMx-R unit. Connector positions are found in Front Connectors in IMx-R Drawings &
Parts chapter.
The type of connector used is 9-pin D-SUB, one male and one female, according to the
MVB standard.
MVB Male Connector Pinout

MVB Male Connector

Pin Description
1 A.data.P
2 A.data.N
3 NC (Not Connected)
4 B.data.P
5 B.data.N
6 A.term
7 A.term
8 B.term
9 B.term
Shell MVB shield
Table 3-5: MVB male connector pinout

MVB Female Connector Pinout

MVB Female Connector

Pin Description
1 A.data.P
2 A.data.N
3 NC (Not Connected)
4 B.data.P
5 B.data.N
6 A.term
7 A.term
8 B.term
9 B.term
Shell MVB shield
Table 3-6: MVB female connector pinout

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TSI Part Electrical Interface

Relay Outputs

The IMx-R has three relay outputs, two pins for each relay.
The relay outputs are located at Lower Rear Connector (J10) at the rear of the IMx-R
unit. The pinout is listed in Pinout of Rear Connectors in IMx-R Drawings & Parts
chapter, and the drawing of Lower Rear Connector (J10) is found in Rear Connectors in
IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter.
· RELAY 1 for monitoring alarms of TSI functionalities (HABD and BHD). It is
activated according to the configuration of TSI. Refer to Relays under Configure
IMx-R in User Selectable Configuration chapter.
· RELAY 2 for monitoring alarms of TSI functionalities (HABD and BHD). It is
activated according to the configuration of TSI. Refer to Relays under Configure
IMx-R in User Selectable Configuration chapter.
· System OK for monitoring the system status. It will be set to open state to
signal any failure of TSI functionalities (HABD and BHD) and any failure of TSI
sensors.

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Electrical Interface
CM Part Electrical Interface

CM Part Electrical Interface

Ethernet
The IMx-R has two Ethernet connectors which are located at the front panel of the unit.
Connector positions are found in Front Connectors in IMx-R Drawing & Parts chapter.
· J4 Ethernet 1 is of type RJ45 which has an auto detection of crossover or a
straight through Ethernet cable connection. Henceforth, IMx-R has two built-in
Ethernet switches. It is possible to connect several IMx-R units in a daisy chain
with up to eight units in a single cable layout.
The states of J4 Ethernet 1 built-in LED indicators are listed in LED Indicators
in Introduction chapter.
· J5 Ethernet 2 is of type M12, D-coded. It shall not be the normal type of
4-pair but instead it shall be a type of 2-pair Cat5 (unshielded twisted pair) or
better.
The states of J5 Ethernet 2 connector are listed in LED Indicators in
Introduction chapter via LED indicators ACT and LNK (position A3 and A4,
respectively).

J4 Ethernet 1 (RJ45) Connector Pinout

J4 Ethernet 1 (RJ45) Connector

Pin Description
1 Tx+
2 Tx-
3 Rx+
4 NC (Not Connected)
5 NC (Not Connected)
6 Rx-
7 NC (Not Connected)
8 NC (Not Connected)
Table 3-7: J4 Ethernet 1 (RJ45) Connector

J5 Ethernet 2 (M12) Connector Pinout

J5 Ethernet 2 (M12) Connector

Pin Description
1 Tx+
2 Rx+
3 Tx-
4 Rx-
Table 3-8: J5 Ethernet 2 (M12) Connector

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CM Part Electrical Interface

Ethernet Ports Used for Ethernet Communication

Ethernet Ports
Port Description
1000 IMx-R to @ptitude Observer Monitor Service
communication (user configurable)
UDP 123 IMx-R to @ptitude Observer Monitor Service time
synchronization (Windows standard time
synchronization port)
Table 3-9: Ethernet ports

RS485 Field Bus

The RS485 field bus is located at Upper Rear Connector (J9) at the rear of the IMx-R
unit. The pinout is listed in Pinout of Rear Connectors in IMx-R Drawings & Parts
chapter, and the drawing of Upper Rear Connector (J9) is found in Rear Connectors in
IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter.

CAN Field Bus

The CAN field bus is located at Upper Rear Connector (J9) at the rear of the IMx-R unit.
CAN bus is not activated currently but is reserved for future use.

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General Mechanical Interface

Plug-in Unit
The IMx-R is a plug-in unit. Its enclosure material is aluminum and the rear cover is
stainless steel. The front panel, upper panel and lower panel are Alodine for improved
oxidation resistance as well as for improved shielding and grounding. The upper and
lower cover plates are perforated to approximately 25% of the surface.
The detailed unit size is listed in Environmental section of Technical Data chapter.
The mounting screws are M2,5 and the torque value shall be 38 Ncm.
For the position of mounting screws, see Front Panel with Dimensions in IMx-R
Drawings & Parts chapter.

Grounding/Shielding
Grounding is understood as the lowest impedance connection of all metallic parts of a
vehicle (and car body) with the rail potential.
The grounding in rail vehicles serves the following three purposes:
· Protective grounding
· Operating grounding
· Improvement of the EMC
The ground connection is provided through the front panel mounting screws as well as
the PE pins at Upper Rear Connector (J9).
The IMx-R unit shall be grounded in the counter rack, which in turn shall be grounded to
the vehicle ground.
The following are the methods for grounding and shielding which comply with EMC
tests.
· Single shielded cable connected to IMx-R end only.
· Double shielded cable with each shield connected to ground in one end of the
sensor cable.

Important - The cable shields must be connected to the metallic housing of the rear F48
connectors in a 360º fashion. Each cable shield must run uninterrupted (DC block
capacitor and/or junction box allowed) from the sensor. Pigtail connector shall be avoided.
Important - Shielding and grounding methods must be in agreement with the train
manufacturer.

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CM Part Unit Configuration

CM Part Network Configuration

CM part network configuration settings are done by using On-line Device Configurator
tool.
· Note that CM part network configuration of IMx-R units is done by "Software"
interface only.
· Each IMx-R unit must have an identity number between 1 and 255, unique to
the database to which it is connected.
· It also requires network settings and the IP number and port number of the
@ptitude Observer Monitor Service to which it should be connected.
· Keep in mind that most of the time, all IMx-R units are on the same network
and database, therefore units can NOT have a same IP address or a same unit
ID.
Refer to CM Network Configuration File section in @ptitude Observer On-line Device
Configurator User Manual for detailed information.

IMx-R Time
IMx-R has a backup power capacitor which keeps the time for at least a month if IMx-R
was disconnected from a power inlet.
To correct or set IMx-R time, use one of the following methods.
· Automatic time synchronization
This method is preferable since IMx-R will continuously synchronize the time
with the computer that has @ptitude Observer Monitor Service running.
IMx-R uses a built-in function (NTP) in Windows for time synchronization.
In order to activate time synchronization, refer to Time Synchronization chapter
in "@ptitude Observer Installation Manual".
· Manual set time
Use "Set time" function in @ptitude Observer which is found under a tab menu
called "On-line", then "MasCon/IMx units" interface.

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User Selectable Configuration
The IMx-R unit is designed to handle the following signals on board a railway vehicle;
· Up to eight acceleration sensors (TSI ACC 1-8)
· Up to eight temperature sensors (TSI TEMP 1-8)
· Up to four digital sensors (TSI SPEED 1-4) for speed, oil level, etc. onboard a
railway vehicle
· Up to four general analogue sensors (CM ACC/TEMP 9-12) for vibration,
temperature, etc.
These signals are processed using pre-defined algorithms and extracted values are
checked against user defined alarm conditions.
If a fault is detected, an alarm will be triggered to notify the conductor of the train as
well as ground based maintenance personnel in order for them to take an appropriate
action.
In addition, measurement data will be recorded and stored in a database for further
analysis.
Configuration errors can lead to a situation where the system does not work as
intended and machinery faults go undetected. Therefore, contact the IMx-R application
engineer at the slightest doubt during the configuration.

Important - It is strongly recommended that the configuration of IMx-R software

must be carried out according to the instructions and advice given in this manual. Any
deviation from these directions can be made only after consulting with SKF Condition
Monitoring Center Luleå.

Important - The modification of IMx-R TSI configuration shall be done by a

person with the knowledge of IMx-R system. And after each modification, it shall be
verified by following the instruction in TSI Configuration Update in Operation chapter.

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TSI Configuration

TSI Configuration
Start IMx-R TSI Configurator located in the latest release package, IMx-R release x.x.x
\ IMx-R TSI Configurator \ IMXRConfig x.x.x.exe.

Figure 6-6: IMx-R TSI configurator password

Enter the password "secret".

Figure 6-7: IMx-R TSI configurator settings

Click on an interface;
· Configure IMx-R to configure vibration channels, temperature channels, speed
channels and relays.
· Configure MVB to configure MVB protocol.
· Open Configuration to load a saved configuration data file to the application.
· Save Configuration to save configuration data to a file.

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TSI Configuration

Configure IMx-R
Configure IMx-R allows to configure vibration channels (TSI ACC 1 to 8), temperature
channels (TSI TEMP 1 to 8), speed channels (TSI SPEED 1 to 4) and relays (RELAY 1 to
2).
The following attributes apply to all three settings of Vibration channels, Temp/Speed
channels, and Relays. The attributes appear on the bottom of each screen.
· Customer Config Version is a 3-character string consists of A to Z and 0 to 9.
· Version is the TSI configuration version which consists of three sperate parts
(X.Y.Z). Each part can be between 0 and 128.
o X represents the major release which is a configuration format stepping.
o Y represents the MVB configuration version.
o Z represents IMx-R channel configuration version which is defined by the
user.
· IMx Unit ID is used to link the configuration to a unit which has the matching
unit ID, determined from the physical ID plug setting. If there is a mismatch,
the configuration is not used and an error is set. The translation of the physical
ID plug setting is configured at Plug configuration interface within Configure
MVB.
Vibration Channels (TSI ACC 1 to 8)

Figure 6-8: Example of Vibration channels configuration

· Type is the vibration sensor type for the channel. 100 mV represents a 100
mV/g. It can be "None" for not configured sensor.
· Current feed activates current feed (4 mA), if checked.
· BOV L [mV] is the lower range of Bias output voltage. The value should be
between 5 000 and 10 000 mV.
· BOV H [mV] is the upper range of Bias output voltage. The value should be
between 10 000 and 15 000 mV.

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TSI Configuration

· BHD-C1 (Bogie Hunting Detection Criterion 1) activates BHD detection

criterion 1, if checked.
· BHD-C2 (Bogie Hunting Detection Criterion 2 according to EN 14363)
activates BHD detection criterion 2, if checked.
· Low freq. cutoff [Hz] is the lower cutoff frequency for BHD. Only certain
combinations of low freq. cutoff values and high freq. cutoff values are
supported. Refer to the table "Low and High freq. cutoff value combinations",
below.
· High freq. cutoff [Hz] is the upper cutoff frequency for BHD. Only certain
combinations of low freq. cutoff values and high freq. cutoff values are
supported. Refer to the table "Low and High freq. cutoff value combinations",
below.

Low freq. cutoff High freq. cutoff value (Hz)

value (Hz) (“x” is supported)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

2 x x x x x

3 x x x x x

4 x x x x

5 x x x x

6 x x x

7 x

8 x

Table 6-10: Low and High freq. cutoff value combinations

· Count is the number of consecutive cycles with acceleration above the limit for
instability detection needed to trigger alarm for criterion 1 (BHD-C1). Count
should be between 6 and 20 cycles.
· Alarm Lev. (Alarm Level) is the limit acceleration value for instability detection.
Alarm Level for BHD-C1 should be between 400 and 1 600 mg Peak.
Alarm Level for BHD-C2 should be between 400 and 1 600 mg RMS.
· BHD Speed threshold is in km/hour. If the MVB train speed signal is greater or
equal to this value, the BHD function will be activated. The value should be
between 0 and 100 km/hour.
· BHD Speed default is in km/hour. If there is no valid train speed available, this
value will be the default speed for BHD function. The value should be between
100 and 360 km/hour.

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TSI Configuration

Temp/Speed Channels

Figure 6-9: Example of Temp/Speed channels configuration

Temperature Channels (TSI TEMP 1 to 8)
· Type is the temperature sensor type for the channel.
· Power activates power, if checked.
· HABD (hot axle box detection) activates HABD, if checked.
· Warning [C] is the temperature warning level in Celsius. Warning value should
be between 60 and 130 ºC.
· Danger [C] is the temperature danger level in Celsius. Danger value should be
between 80 and 150 ºC.
· Hysteresis for ABS threshold is the hysteresis for absolute temperature
alarms. Its value should be between 2 and 15.

Speed Channels (TSI SPEED 1 to 4)

· No. of Teeth is the number of pulses per revolution. The value should be
between 1 and 100.
· Power activates power, if checked.
· TSI should be remained unchecked. The functionality of this parameter is not
implemented.

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Relays (RELAY 1 to 2)

Figure 6-10: Example of Relays configuration

· HABD Alarm Relay is for sending HABD danger information to the train control
system via Relay 1 or Relay 2.
· HABD Warning Relay is for sending HABD warning information to the train
control system via Relay 1 or Relay 2.
· BHD Alarm Relay is for sending BHD alarm information to the train control
system via Relay 1 or Relay 2.

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TSI Configuration

Configure MVB
MVB is for receiving process data and speed data from the train control system as well
as to transmit alarm information to the train control system. The details of MVB
protocol is application specific which can be configured in the following screen.

Important - Any modification of MVB configuration settings may lead to non-function of

MVB communication and safety related alarm.

Figure 6-11: Example MVB configuration

Plug configuration (32 max) is the user configured code. The translation of this code is
referred as the physical ID plug setting. The unit ID of this physical ID plug setting is
compared to the unit ID entered in Configure IMx-R screen in order to link the right
configuration to the unit.

Figure 6-12: Example of Plug configuration for MVB

· Unit ID Code is a unique code which can be selected from the drop-down list ,
a number between 1 and 32. This unit ID code is used as a way to link to the
corresponding configuration for the unit.
· P sets the ID plug's parity bit to "open" (not grounded), if checked.
· 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 sets each ID plug bit 4, 3, 2, 1 and/or 0 to "open" (not grounded), if
checked.

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TSI Configuration

Datasets
· Enabled enables the selected dataset, if checked.
· Type indicates the direction of the data flow; sink or source (only one sink and
one source allowed).
· Port (base) is the port base number.
· Period is the dataset period in millisecond.
· Size is the dataset size in byte.
· Freshness timer [ms] is the range of time that data is acceptable since the
last data.
· Transmission ID (base) is the base transmission ID.
· Relative allows the customer code to be added to the base port and to the
base transmission ID, if checked.
· Edit Variables allows to edit the following attributes of the selected dataset.

Figure 6-13: Example of Edit variable for MVB configuration

o Byte offset is the MVB byte offset of the MVB variable.

o Bit number is the MVB bit number of the MVB variable.
o Type is the MVB variable type.
o Source ID (1-15) is the variable's source ID in the system which can be
between 1 and 15.
o Index/Channel (1-16) is the variable's index/channel in the system which
can be between 1 and 16.
o Sink Default value is the variable defaults if a variable belongs to a sink
dataset.
o SIL2 indicates that the variable is SIL2, if marked. Otherwise the variable
is SIL0. SIL0 and SIL2 have different criteria on variable defaults and
variable validities.
· Config customer version is a 3-character string consists of A to Z and 0 to 9.
· Safety layer timeout is the period before the safety layer timeout. It can be
between 3 and 15 sink dataset periods.
· Boot time is the time between the start of MVB and when sink dataset
becomes available. During this time there will be no error reported by IMx-R
due to sink dataset unavailability. MVB start time is stated in Startup under
Operation chapter.

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TSI Configuration

· MVB device address base is added to the customer code.

· Version is the MVB configuration version which consists of three sperate parts
(X.Y.Z). Each part can be between 0 and 128.
o X represents the major release which is a configuration format stepping.
o Y represents the MVB configuration version.
o Z represents IMx-R channel configuration version which is defined by the
user.
· Lifesign timeout is the number of consecutive sink dataset lifesign samples
before the timeout. It can be between 3 and 20 samples.

File Commands

· Open Configuration loads a saved configuration data file to the application.

· Save Configuration allows to save the configuration data to a file.
Now that the configuration is done and saved, this configuration file should be
loaded in the IMx-R unit. The downloading of a TSI configuration file to a unit is
done through On-line Device Configurator tool. Refer to @ptitude Observer On-
line Device Configurator User Manual.

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CM User Selectable Configuration

CM User Selectable Configuration

The user selectable configuration of CM part which allows to configure up to four

general analogue sensors (CM ACC/TEMP 9-12) is done through @ptitude Observer
software.
Refer to @ptitude Observer User Manual.

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TSI Commands
The following TSI commands are used to obtain information on various conditions when
performing installation tests for IMx-R units. These commands can be performed by
using the tool "Serial Interface for IMx-R TSI" provided by @ptitude Observer On-line
Device Configurator.
Note that the commands can be different for each firmware version.

TSI Commands

Firmware Firmware Firmware Firmware Firmware

Description Version Version Version Version Version
1.0.0 1.1.0 1.2.0 1.3.0 1.4.0

Display ds ds ds ds ds
dataset1

Display rv rv rv rv rv
variable store
(read
variables)2

Train bus - - time time time

time (MVB)

Display MVB - - mvbdn mvbdn mvbdn

device
number

Fault - fi fi fi fi
injection3

Display TSI - - ver ver ver

firmware
version

Display TSI - - vercfg vercfg vercfg

configuration
version

Display - ssr ssr ssr ssr

sensor
self-test
diagnostics4

Display unit - systf systf systf systf

self-test
diagnostics

Restart TSI reboot reboot reboot reboot reboot

part

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TSI Commands

Firmware Firmware Firmware Firmware Firmware

Description Version Version Version Version Version
1.0.0 1.1.0 1.2.0 1.3.0 1.4.0

Print - - - rel rel

information
of current
relay status

Print - - - plug plug

information
of current
unit ID and
HW plug5

Print system - - - sys sys

information

Print - - - sstate sstate

information
of current
run mode

Read back - - - dumpcfg dumpcfg

the
configuration
commands
used by IMx-
R Online
Device
Configurator
MVB safety - - - - mvbsl
layer
description6
Table 7-11: TSI commands
1 More information on dataset command is described in "Display Dataset" section of this chapter.
2 More information on variable store (read variables) command is described in "Read Variables" section of
this chapter.
3 More information on fault injection command is described in "Fault Injection" section of this chapter.
4 More information on sensor self-test diagnostics command is described in "Sensor Self-test Diagnostics"

section of this chapter.

5 More information on current unit ID and HW plug command is described in "Unit ID and HW Plug

Information" section of this chapter.

6 More information on MVB safety layer description is described in "MVB Safety Layer Description" section of

this chapter.

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Display Dataset

Display Dataset
The following Display Dataset commands, "ds", is used to present datasets and MVB/
safety layer flags. The dataset command gives a snap shot of the current internal state.
The dataset is internally built within different phases.

ds command Description
dsax Show TSI configuration dependent datasets
(x is a number between 0 and 3)
dsbx Show CM configuration dependent datasets
(x is a number between 0 and 7)
Table 7-12: ds commands

The following are ds fields resulted by the display dataset (ds) commands from above.

ds fields Description
port dataset port in hexadecimal
flags MVB/safety layer flag in hexadecimal (for firmware version 1.2.0 and
1.3.0, refer to the table "ds flags of firmware version 1.2.0 and 1.3.0", below)
freshness dataset age in hexadecimal. Updates with 16 ms resolution (0x0010)
port data First row is bytes 0 to 15. Second row is bytes 16 to 31
Table 7-13: ds fields
Example of ds fields: port 0x0624, flags 0xfa04, freshness 0xffff
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Descriptions of ds flags for firmware version 1.2.0 and later

Bit Description
0 -
1 MVB - communications error
2 MVB - unfresh
3 MVB - dataset has been received
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8 Safety layer - validation status (see bit 15)
9 Safety layer - communications error
10 Safety layer - 0
11 Safety layer - authenticity error
12 Safety layer - timeliness error
13 Safety layer - integrity error
14 Safety layer - degraded mode
15 Safety layer - invalid (see bit 8)
Table 7-14: ds flags for firmware version 1.2.0 and later
If bits 8 to 15 are all zero, it is indicating an internal phase of "Waiting for next MVB
message".

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Read Variables

Read Variables

Read variables (rv) command displays the variable store in hexadecimal.

Description (Column 0 is the left-most data column)

Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column
Row
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
00
01
02
03
04
05 HABD BHD
device device
failure failure
06 HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD
channel channel channel channel channel channel channel channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
invalidity invalidity invalidity invalidity invalidity invalidity invalidity invalidity
07 HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD
channel channel channel channel channel channel channel channel
1 alarm 2 alarm 3 alarm 4 alarm 5 alarm 6 alarm 7 alarm 8 alarm
08 HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD HABD
channel channel channel channel channel channel channel channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
warning warning warning warning warning warning warning warning
09 BHD BHD BHD BHD
channel channel channel channel
1 2 1 alarm 2 alarm
invalidity invalidity
0a
0b
0c
0d
0e* Safety
layer
certificati
on failure
of sink
(received)
dataset
0f Sink Train
lifesign speed
data (received
(received ) in km/h
)*
10
11

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Read Variables

Description (Column 0 is the left-most data column)

Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column
Row
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
12
* available for firmware 1.4.0 only
Table 7-15: rv and descriptions - columns 0 to 7

Description (Column 0 is the left-most data column)

Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column
Row
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0a
0b
0c
0d
0e* SIL0 data Failure of SIL2 data
valid sink valid
dataset
lifesign
0f Source
lifesign
data
(transmitt
ed)*
10
11
12
* available for firmware 1.4.0 only
Table 7-16: rv and descriptions - columns 8 to 15

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Fault Injection

Fault Injection
The fault injection commands are applied to J6 RS232 TSI serial port.
The commands allow simulation of alarms and fault conditions which can be useful
when performing communication tests on installations.

Fault Injection Commands for Firmware Version 1.1.0

Command Description
fih Fault injection system bits - HABD device failure
fib Fault injection system bits - BHD device failure
Table 7-17: Fault injection commands for firmware version 1.1.0
Once a command "fih" or "fib" has been issued, the successive issue of the same
command forces or un-forces the device failure with toggling action. The commands are
cleared at boot-up.

Fault Injection Commands for Firmware Version 1.2.0 and later

Command Description

fi5 00 Fault injection system bits - None

fi5 01 Fault injection system bits - HABD device failure
fi5 02 Fault injection system bits - BHD device failure
fi5 03 Fault injection system bits - HABD/BHD device failure

fi6 00 Fault injection HABD fault - None

fi6 01 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 1
fi6 02 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 2
fi6 04 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 3
fi6 08 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 4
fi6 10 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 5
fi6 20 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 6
fi6 40 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 7
fi6 80 Fault injection HABD fault - Channel 8
fi6 ff Fault injection HABD fault - All channels

fi7 00 Fault injection HABD alarm - None

fi7 01 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 1
fi7 02 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 2
fi7 04 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 3
fi7 08 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 4
fi7 10 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 5
fi7 20 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 6
fi7 40 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 7
fi7 80 Fault injection HABD alarm - Channel 8
fi7 ff Fault injection HABD alarm - All channels

fi8 00 Fault injection HABD warning - None

fi8 01 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 1

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Fault Injection

Fault Injection Commands for Firmware Version 1.2.0 and later

Command Description

fi8 02 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 2

fi8 04 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 3
fi8 08 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 4
fi8 10 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 5
fi8 20 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 6
fi8 40 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 7
fi8 80 Fault injection HABD warning - Channel 8
fi8 ff Fault injection HABD warning - All channels

fi9 00 Fault injection BHD - None

fi9 01 Fault injection BHD loss of sensor - Channel 1
fi9 02 Fault injection BHD loss of sensor - Channel 2
fi9 04 Fault injection BHD alarm - Channel 1
fi9 08 Fault injection BHD alarm - Channel 2
Table 7-18: Fault injection commands for firmware version 1.2.0 and later

Additional Fault Injection Commands for Firmware Version 1.4.0

Command Description
fie 00 Fault injection MVB – None
fie 0c Fault injection MVB – Source (transmitted) lifesign stop
Table 7-19: Additional fault injection commands for firmware version 1.4.0

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Sensor Self-test Diagnostics

Sensor Self-test Diagnostics

When TSI temperature sensor problems are suspected, you can connect a serial cable
to the IMx-R TSI part after the fact, but before it has been power cycled or booted, and
perform "ssr" commands to analyze the problems.
There are three "ssr" commands which display the minimum average and the maximum
average for the eight TSI temperature channels since boot up. The left-most column
represents channel 1 where as the right-most column represents channel 8. The
statistics are cleared at boot up.
If a minimum average or maximum average is below or above the valid range, the
corresponding self-test has failed.

Command Description Valid range of minimum and maximum

average
FW 1.1.0, 1.2.0 and FW 1.4.0
1.3.0
ssr0 Signal during self-test 0-1280 0-1280
when sensor feed is
disabled
ssr1 Sensor feed during self- 0-640 0-640
test when reference is
off
ssr2 Sensor feed during self- 55360-63296 55936-62592
test measurement
Table 7-20: Sensor self-test diagnostics commands

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Unit ID and HW Plug Information

Unit ID and HW Plug Information

"plug" command displays the current unit ID and hardware plug information.

Display Description
ID: xx Startup unit ID in hexadecimal if the unit has determined a
correct unit ID.
ID: 00 if system did not determine a correct unit ID.
Err: 00xx A hexadecimal diagnostic code when the unit has not
determined a correct unit ID. It may display further
information on Range, Unique and/or Parity.
Plug: xx Current hardware plug trapping bit 0 to 5 in hexadecimal
Bit 0 to 4 corresponding to ID plug 0 to 4 (IDPLUG0 to
BC: xx IDPLUG4). An unset bit indicates unstrapped as a set bit
indicates strapped
P: x Bit 5 corresponding to parity bit (IDPLUGO)
xx: Customer Code in hexadecimal
Table 7-21: Plug TSI command
The following is an example and its descriptions;
ID: 0A The correct unit ID is 10
PLUG: 35 Binary bit 5 4 3 2 1 0
110101 Plug configuration
BC: 15 Binary bit 43210
10101 Bit 0, 2 and 4 are not grounded (open)
Bit 1 and 3 are grounded
P: 1 Binary bit 5
1 Parity bit not grounded (open)
01: 1E Customer code in hexadecimal

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MVB Safety Layer Description

MVB Safety Layer Description

MVB safety layer description is available with firmware 1.4.0.

The “mvbsl” command displays three lines consisting of a circular buffer (overwriting
data to the right, then starting over from the leftmost position).
The initialization value of the buffer is “-“ which means that there is no value yet.
The buffer's current position is also “-“.
The value immediately to the left of “-“ is the most current value, and the value
immediately to the right of “-“ is the oldest value.

Row Description

1. Safety layer state This is the state of the safety layer (range 1 to 5)

1: Valid, unpack. Certified OK

2: Reuse. Time counter range switch
3: Invalid, defaults. First received
4: Reuse. Time-out pending
5: Invalid, default. Time-out

2. Safety layer SIL2 This is the safety layer decision whether to unpack the dataset or not.
unpack status 0: Invalid, set default
1: Reuse
2: Unpack, valid
3. Validity of SIL2 data This is the ultimate IMx-R decision on the validity of SIL2 data.
0: invalid
1: valid
Table 7-22: mvbsl TSI command
Example:
mvbsl
555555555555555-55555555555555555555555555555555555555555555
000000000000000-00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
000000000000000-00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

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CM Event Messages
IMx-R system creates an event message on CM part when an alarm occurs.
The event messages are displayed in Event Log under On-Line interface in @ptitude
Observer. Refer to @ptitude Observer User Manual on how to access Event Log.

CM Event Messages
Type Class* Sub type ID Comments
System fault S - - CM system fault
TSI Acceleration S - ch number 1 or 2
sensor fault
TSI BHD danger A - ch number 1 or 2
TSI Configuration S 1 = missing None Status of
fault 2 = integrity configuration
error
3 = version
error
4 = address
error (not
matching
plug)
5 = parameter
error
TSI Environment S - 4 Internal
fault temperature
TSI HABD danger A - ch number 1 thru 8
TSI HABD A - ch number 1 thru 8
warning
TSI HW fault S - - Contact SKF
CMC Luleå.
TSI ID plug fault S - None Plug parity
failure
TSI MVB S - 0 = MVB not configured Status of MVB
communication or not initialized data
fault 1 = MVB line A inactive
2 = MVB line B inactive
3 = Lifesign error
4 = Safety layer,
timeliness error
5 = Safety layer,
authenticity error
6 = Safety layer, integrity
error

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CM Event Messages
Type Class* Sub type ID Comments
TSI SW fault S - - Contact SKF
CMC Luleå.
TSI Temperature S - ch number 1 thru 8
sensor fault
TSI Unavailable S - -
Table 8-23: CM event messages
* S = system, A = alarm

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CM Virtual Channels
CM virtual channels are used to transmit data from TSI part to CM part.
The configuration of CM virtual channels is done via SKF @ptitude Observer software
when creating analogue channels for IMx-R unit with CM board.
· First, initiate an IMx-R unit with CM board via On-line under MasCon/IMx
units interface of SKF @ptitude Observer software.
· When initiating an IMx-R unit, set the external communication type of the unit
to "TSI".
· Create analogue channels for the unit.
· When creating analogue channels, configuration of CM virtual channels are
done by selecting CM virtual channel numbers.
· For more information on initiating IMx-R units and creating analogue channels,
see "@ptitude Observer User Manual".
CM virtual channels will present the following data from the TSI part.

CM Virtual Channels and Corresponding TSI Data

Virtual Channel Number Scale Data description
101 1/65 536 Temperature channel 1 Vin/Vref
102 1/65 536 Temperature channel 2 Vin/Vref
103 1/65 536 Temperature channel 3 Vin/Vref
104 1/65 536 Temperature channel 4 Vin/Vref
105 1/65 536 Temperature channel 5 Vin/Vref
106 1/65 536 Temperature channel 6 Vin/Vref
107 1/65 536 Temperature channel 7 Vin/Vref
108 1/65 536 Temperature channel 8 Vin/Vref
109 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 1 degrees
110 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 2 degrees
111 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 3 degrees
112 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 4 degrees
113 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 5 degrees
114 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 6degrees
115 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 7 degrees
116 0,01 ºC Temperature channel 8 degrees
117 1 km/h Train speed
118 - Reserved
119 - Reserved

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CM Virtual Channels and Corresponding TSI Data

Virtual Channel Number Scale Data description
120 - Reserved
121 - Reserved
122 - Reserved
123 - Reserved
124 project specific ID number
125 0,005 g Vibration channel 1 BHD C2 level
126 0,005 g Vibration channel 2 BHD C2 level
127 1 count Vibration channel 1 BHD C1 count
128 1 count Vibration channel 2 BHD C1 count
129 1 mV Vibration channel 1 DC
130 1 mV Vibration channel 2 DC
131 0,01 ºC System temperature
132 - System status
Table 9-24: CM virtual channels and corresponding TSI data

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Startup

10
Operation
Startup

System Startup
The IMx-R system initialization period at power on or reboot is maximum 30
seconds.
MVB Startup
The earliest time for MVB start is 20 seconds after the system power on or reboot.
This time is needed to initialize MVB.

Safety Related Operation Recommendations

The following operation recommendations are safety related.

· As soon as at least one of the IMx-R boxes issues a HABD alarm, a HABD
condition has to be assumed and correct action needs to be taken.
· As soon as at least one of the IMx-R units on the train issues a BHD alarm, a
BHD condition has to be assumed and correct action needs to be taken.
· If both IMx-R units, monitoring one bogie, are unavailable, measures have to
be taken. A strong recommendation is to take the same action in this case as if
BHD or HABD alarm condition has occurred.
· If HABD monitoring of a certain axle box is lost due to loss of sensor, reported
HABD system fault or unavailability of corresponding IMx-R unit(s), measures
have to be taken. A strong recommendation is to take the same action in this
case as if HABD alarm condition has occurred.
· If BHD monitoring of a certain bogie is lost due to loss of sensor, reported BHD
system fault or unavailability of corresponding IMx-R unit(s), measures have to
be taken. A strong recommendation is to take the same action in this case as if
BHD alarm condition has occurred.

Reliability Related Operation Recommendations

If at least one of the IMx-R units on the train issues a HABD alarm or BHD alarm, it is
recommended that measures are taken in order to determine if the alarm condition is
true or not (false alarm).
· HABD alarms can be checked with a hand held temperature monitoring unit. If
the alarm is not verified as being false, the alarm has to be declared as true.
For a true alarm condition, a HABD condition has to be assumed and correct
action needs to be taken.
· BHD alarms are always declared as true since BHD alarms cannot be checked.
Therefore, a BHD condition has to be assumed and correct action needs to be
taken.

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TSI Firmware Update

TSI Firmware Update

Important - The update of IMx-R TSI firmware shall be done by a person with the
knowledge of IMx-R system.
The update of TSI firmware on IMx-R units is done through @ptitude Observer On-line
Device Configurator tool. Refer to @ptitude Oberserver On-line Device Configurator
User Manual.
When a update of a TSI firmware is successfully done, the unit will reboot and display
firmware information. Make sure to check the the version and checksum of the
firmware.
The firmware version can also be obtained by a TSI command, "ver" using @ptitude
Observer On-line Device Configurator.
In order to verify that the IMx-R is able to report alarms and system failures, a fault
injection check shall be done and documented according to Fault Injection in TSI
Commands chapter.

TSI Configuration Update

Important - The update of IMx-R TSI configuration shall be done by a person with
the knowledge of IMx-R system.
The TSI configuration is defined using the IMx-R TSI Configurator as described in User
Selectable Configuration chapter of this manual. The download of the configuration to
IMx-R units is done through @ptitude Observer On-line Device Configurator as
described in the @ptitude Observer On-line Device Configurator User Manual.
When a new TSI configuration has been created or an existing TSI configuration has
been updated, it has to be validated as following:
· The TSI configuration, including the configuration file name, has to be
documented and stored in a text readable format.
· Each parameter has to be checked by the operator and another person, and
the configuration document has to be signed by both persons.
· The TSI configuration has to be downloaded to the IMx-R unit and the start-up
procedure shall end with the IMx-R entering a normal run mode.
· This start-up procedure has to be documented by copying the readout from the
RS 232 port into a text document.
· The start-up procedure document shall be reviewed and signed by the
operator. This review shall also contain a cross check of the name of the
configuration file downloaded and the name of the configuration file reported by
the IMx-R unit.
· The TSI configuration version can also be obtained by a TSI command, "vercfg"
using @ptitude Observer On-line Device Configurator.
· In order to verify that the IMx-R is able to report alarms and system failures, a
fault injection check shall be done and documented according to Fault Injection
in TSI Commands chapter.

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11
Hardware Maintenance
This chapter describes the hardware maintenance plan which should be performed on
IMx-R units and sensors in order to maintain a reliable and safe system.
The maintenance plan is grouped by two different time intervals; every 29 500 hours
for limited check and every 59 000 hours for general check.
The chapter also includes hardware maintenance recommendations, corrective
maintenance tasks along with instructions on how to dismantle and mount IMx-R units.

Important - Equipment delivered by SKF must only be repaired by SKF or a SKF

authorized company.

Important - The hardware maintenance must be carried out in order to meet the
result of reliability calculation on the IMx-R units which is done by applying the Reliability
Fault Tree Analysis and Safety Fault Tree Analysis.

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Maintenance Schedule Table

Maintenance Schedule Table

Title Task Interval

Visual check for damages and that cables and Every 29 500
sensors are firmly fixed. Hours, Limited
Visual Duration: 30 minutes Check
Inspection Number of operators: 1 operator
Tools needed: A torch
The IMx-R unit has to undergo a full routine test Every 59 000
procedure at the workshop in Luleå in order to Hours, General
IMx-R Full maintain a reliable and safe system. Check
Check Duration: The IMx-R unit has to be in SKF CMC
Luleå for 1 week
Each temperature sensor should be controlled Every 59 000
against an external temperature meter and Hours, General
Temperature against the redundant temperature sensor on Check
Sensor Test each position.
Duration: 30 minutes
Number of operators: 2 operators
Tools needed:
· A laptop running SKF @ptitude Observer
software with connection to the IMx-R
units.
· One external temperature meter, such as
ThermoLaser TMTL 260
This test has to be done to ensure a safe and Every 59 000
reliable system for bogie hunting. Hours, General
Vibration Duration: 30 minutes Check
Sensor Test Number of operators: 2 operators
Tools needed:
· A laptop with SKF @ptitude Observer
software running with connection to the
IMx-R
· A Shaker
· A 13 mm spanner
Cable Condition This test is to check if the sensor cables are Every 59 000
Test electrically isolated from the cable shields. Hours, General
Duration: 30 minutes Check
Number of operators: 1 operator
Tools needed:
· A "SKF Adapter for Cable Condition Test"
tool
· An ohmmeter (multimeter)
· A screw driver

Table 11-25: Maintenance schedule

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Every 29 500 Hours, Limited Check

Visual Inspection

A visual inspection of one IMx-R unit and cables will take about 30 minutes for
one operator. No special qualification of operator is needed. A torch is needed for visual
inspection so dark areas can also be inspected.
Summary
· Task: Visual inspection
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of operator: No special qualification is needed.
· Time: 30 minutes
· Number of operators: 1
· Tools: A torch
1. Confirm that IMx-R units are firmly attached to the rack by the four corner screws
which hold the IMx-R unit in place. Refer to Front Panel with Dimensions in IMx-R
Drawings & Parts chapter for the exact locations of the mounting screws.
2. Confirm that MVB cables are firmly attached to J3 MVB1 and J2 MVB2 on the front
panel of IMx-R unit.
3. Confirm that Ethernet M12 connectors are firmly attached to J5 Ethernet2 on the
front panel of IMx-R unit.
4. Visual inspection shall be done on all temperature and vibration sensor cables and
sensors for any damages and to confirm that all the sensors and cables are firmly
fixed. Do this by inspecting each cable from the IMx-R unit to the sensor.
· Check for any damaged cables, for example damages done by stones hitting
the cables. Damaged cables must be replaced.
· To replace a temperature sensor refer to Replacing Temperature Sensor under
Corrective Maintenance Tests in this chapter.
· To replace a vibration sensor including the integrated cable, refer to Replacing
Vibration Sensor under Corrective Maintenance Tasks in this chapter.
· Check for any loose cables such as loose cables caused by broken cable
attachments. Loose cables have to be firmly attached again.

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Every 59 000 Hours, General Check

IMx-R Full Check

The full check of the IMx-R has to be done every 59 000 hours on all IMx-R
units in operation.
The test of the IMx-R unit in SKF CMC Luleå will take 1 week.
· Dismount the IMx-R unit as described in Dismantling IMx-R in this chapter.
· Send the IMx-R unit to CMC Luleå.
· The IMx-R unit will undergo the full routine test procedure at the workshop in
Luleå.
If the unit passes the test, it will be sent back to the operator.
If the unit does not pass the test, a recommendation will be to replace cards or
components to the point where the unit will be fully ok and pass the test. If it is not
possible to replace cards or components in order to pass the unit test, a strong
recommendation will be to discard the unit and replace it with a new unit.

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Temperature Sensor Test

All temperature sensors shall be tested against two independent sources. Each
temperature sensor should be controlled against an external temperature meter and
against the redundant temperature sensor on each position. The aim of the test is to
identify any temperature sensor that has been drifted.
Summary
· Task: Temperature sensor test
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of operator: Knowledge of how to use SKF @ptitude Observer
software
· Time: 30 minutes
· Number of operators: 2
· Tools: A laptop with SKF @ptitude Observer software and an external
temperature meter
Descriptions of the tools needed for performing the temperature sensor test:
· A laptop running SKF @ptitude Observer software with connection to the
IMx-R units. SKF @ptitude Observer software can be purchased from SKF CMC
Luleå.
· One external temperature meter such as a ThermoLaser TMTL 260. See the
picture below. This ThermoLaser can be purchased at any local SKF office
throughout European countries.

Figure 11-14: Example of ThermoLaser TMTL 260 in use

It will take about 30 minutes for two people to complete the temperature sensor test
per IMx-R unit. The operators performing this test should be comfortable using SKF
@ptitude Observer software for checking the data coming from the IMx-R unit. At least
one of the operators performing this task needs to have the IMx-R and SKF @ptitude
Observer software training. The IMx-R and SKF @ptitude Observer software training
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To perform the test, one of the operators has to be inside of the train monitoring the
sensor values in SKF @ptitude Observer software and the other operator has to be
outside of the train with the temperature meter pointing to the sensor which should be
checked.

Figure 11-15: Example of a bearing house

It is important that if the sensor is located inside a bearing house (as shown in the
picture above, for example), the temperature of the sensor and the temperature of the
surface of the bearing house must be the same. Therefore, if the train was in operation
right before the test, it is required to let the train stand still for at least three hours in
order to even out the temperature differences.
However, if three hours of stand still cannot be reached before the test, then it is
required to remove the cover in order to get to the sensor as close as possible. In this
case, the laser beam from the temperature meter must be pointed directly towards the
sensor.
· In SKF @ptitude Observer software, check the values for both redundant
temperature sensors on one axle box.
· At the same time the temperature of the surface of the axle box should be
checked with the ThermoLaser.
· Maximum allowed deviation is ±5 ºC for all three sensors.
· The aim of this test is to identify if any of the temperature sensors has been
drifted
If one temperature sensor/cable does not pass the test, it will have to be replaced. See
Replacing Temperature Sensor under Corrective Maintenance Tasks in this chapter.

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Every 59 000 Hours, General Check

Vibration Sensor Test

The vibration sensor test shall be performed on all vibration sensors. This test
has to be carried out in order to meet the result of reliability calculations on the IMx-R
which is done by applying the Reliability Fault Tree Analysis and Safety Fault Tree
Analysis.
Summary
· Task: Vibration sensor test
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of operator: Knowledge of how to use SKF @ptitude Observer
software
· Time: 30 minutes
· Number of operators: 2
· Tools: A laptop with SKF @ptitude Observer software, a portable Shaker and a
13 mm spanner

Descriptions of the tools needed for performing the vibration sensor:

· A laptop running SKF @ptitude Observer software with connection to the
IMx-R units. SKF @ptitude Observer software can be purchased from SKF CMC
Luleå.
· A portable Shaker. This Shaker is a tool which creates a known frequency at a
known amplitude. The vibration sensor to be tested can be mounted on the
Shaker and the values presented in SKF @ptitude Observer software should be
according to what the Shaker creates. The recommended Shaker for this test
is from PCB Piezotronics Inc which can be purchased from SKF CMC Luleå.
The part number for this Shaker is “9100C”. It needs to be ordered with a
mounting base for M8.
· A 13 mm spanner to loosen the sensor from the bogie frame
It will take about 30 minutes for two people to perform the vibration sensor test per
IMx-R unit. The operators performing this test should be comfortable using the SKF
@ptitude Observer software for checking the data coming from the IMx-R. At least one
of the operators performing this task needs to have the IMx-R and SKF @ptitude
Observer software training. This IMx-R and SKF @ptitude Observer software training
can be provided by SKF CMC Luleå.
To perform the test, one of the operators has to be inside of the train monitoring the
sensor values in SKF @ptitude Observer software and the other operator has to be
outside of the train with the Shaker where the vibration sensor can be mounted.
· To check a sensor, start with disconnecting the vibration sensor from the
frame. Do this by unscrewing the bolt that holds the sensor to the surface. Use
the 13 mm spanner to loosen the bolt.
· Mount the sensor to the Shaker. It should only be hand tightened. No tools
should be used for mounting the sensor to the Shaker.
· The recommended output frequency for this test is 100 Hz at 5 g peak.
· One of the operators has to be outside of the train operating the Shaker and
making sure that the Shaker stands still on a stable flat piece of ground or
floor.

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· The other operator needs to monitor sensor values in SKF @ptitude Observer
software.
· In SKF @ptitude Observer software, a spectrum from the sensor should be
opened in live mode so that the 100 Hz peak can be viewed.
· The peak in SKF @ptitude Observer software at 100 Hz should be 5 g peak
according to the chosen parameter on the Shaker.
· Maximum allowed deviation is ±10%.
· The BOV from the sensor should also be between 8 and 13 Volts. If the BOV is
outside of this range, then it is something wrong with the sensor or the cable.
· After the sensor has been tested, mount the sensor back to its original place.
If a vibration sensor does not pass the test, then it has to be replaced. Refer to
Replacing Vibration Sensor under Corrective Maintenance Tasks in this chapter.

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Every 59 000 Hours, General Check

Cable Condition Test

Cable condition test should be done on all cables. This is done to ensure that there is no
electrical connection between cable shield and the sensor + and - wires inside of the
cable.
Summary
· Task: Cable condition test
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of operator: Knowledge of how to operate an ohmmeter
· Time: 30 minutes
· Number of operators: 1
· Tools: A "SKF Cable Adapter for Cable Condition Test", one ohmmeter and a
screw driver
Descriptions of the tools needed for performing the cable condition test:
· One SKF Cable Adapter for Cable Condition Test. This tool can be purchased
from SKF CMC Luleå. The part number is “I429.1303”.

Figure 11-16: A SKF Cable Adapter for Cable Condition Test

· One ohmmeter (multimeter).

· A screw driver to loosen four screws that hold the IMx-R to the rack.
It will take 30 minutes for one operator to complete the cable condition test for one
IMx-R unit. The operator needs to know how to operate an ohmmeter.
· To do the cable condition test, start by removing the IMx-R from the rack.
Follow the dismantling procedure described in Dismantling IMx-R section in
this chapter.
· Insert the SKF Adapter for Cable Condition Test to the empty rack slot.
· Then use the ohmmeter to check that there is no electrical connection between
any of the cable wires and the PE which is the same as cable shield.

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Figure 11-17: Recommended ohmmeter setup

· Set the ohmmeter to beep if there is a connection as shown in the picture,

above.
· Measure if there is any connection between TSI ACC 1+ to TSI ACC 8+, CM
ACC/TEMP 9+ to CM ACC/TEMP 12+, TSI TEMP 1+ to TSI TEMP 8+, TSI
SPEED 1A to TSI SPEED 4A, TSI SPEED 1B to TSI SPEED 4B, GND and the PE
(shield). Refer to Pinout of Rear Connectors in IMx-R Drawings & Parts chapter
for the position of connectors.
· This is done by inserting one of the cables from the ohmmeter to the connector
marked PE (shield) on "SKF Adapter for Cable Condition Test". The other cable
from the ohmmeter should be placed in the connector for all other wires TSI
ACC 1+ to TSI ACC 8+ and so on. When both cables from the ohmmeter are
inserted to the "SKF Adapter for Cable Condition Test", the rotating switch on
the Adapter can be turned to check all TSI ACC 1+ to TSI ACC 8+ and so on.
During this test, there should not be any connection between PE (shield) and
the other wires.
· When all wires are checked the "SKF Adapter for Cable Condition Test" should
be removed from the slot.
· Mount the IMx-R unit according to the procedure described in Mounting IMx-R
in this chapter.
If a cable fails the test, it needs to be investigated as to where the problem lies.
· Do this by first performing a Visual Inspection according to Every 29 500
Hours, Limited Check maintenance.
· If a broken cable is found, then it should be replaced.
· If no broken cables are found in the visual inspection, cables can be replaced
until the cable condition test is done with positive result. Follow the procedure
Replacing Vibration Sensor and Replacing Temperature Sensor under
Corrective Maintenance Tasks in this chapter when replacing sensors and
cables.

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Maintenance Recommendations

Maintenance Recommendations

Important - If one IMx-R becomes unavailable for HABD, BHD or both HABD and
BHD due to sensor failure or internal IMx-R failure, the IMx-R unit and/or sensor must
be replaced at the next inspection.

Important - A train is not allowed to be in operation for more than 74 hours with
a faulty sensor or a faulty IMx-R unit.

Sensor Functionality Check

It is recommended that the functionality of HABD and BHD sensors be validated
periodically, at least once every three months or whenever a sensor has been installed
or replaced, in order to detect drift failures.
IMx-R unit including CM part and @ptitude Observer are required to fulfill this sensor
functionality check.
The sensor functionality check can be done through @ptitude Observer. Information on
how to create measurement points in the CM part is described in the @ptitude
Observer User Manual.

BHD Sensor Functionality Check

Measurement of all enabled BHD channels will be checked for acceptable active range. If
a measurement is out of the acceptable active range, a system alarm will be triggered
and an error will be reported in the @ptitude Observer System Alarm Log.
This check is done to detect a failure rate originated by a failure mode "no signal" when
BOV measurement indicates normal.
Each BHD sensor functionality check shall be recorded as a document containing a
printout of the System Alarm Log.
To enable BHD sensor check, do as following:
· For each IMx-R unit, create a Speed measurement point reading the train
speed.
· For each enabled BHD channel, create a "Vibration" measurement point in the
CM part with the following key parameter settings;
ü Trend RMS frequency range: 2 to 2 000 Hz
ü Active Range: 100 to 360 km/h
ü Measurement Range: 0,005 to 50 g

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HABD Sensor Functionality Check

Each pair of HABD sensors, located on the same axle box, will be checked for
temperature deviance. If the temperature measurements differ too much, an alarm will
be triggered and a warning/danger message will be reported in the @ptitude Observer
Alarm List.
The result of each HABD sensor's functionality check shall be recorded as a document
containing a printout of the HABD Sensor Check part of the Alarm List.
To enable HABD sensor check, do the following:
· For each train, create a node called “HABD Sensor Check” in @ptitude
Observer.
· For each pair of HABD sensors, located on the same axle box, create a "Derived
point" measurement point that calculates the temperature difference between
the two temperature measurements with the following key parameters;
ü High alarm: 20 ºC
ü High warning: 10 ºC
ü Low warning: -10 ºC
ü Low alarm: -20 ºC

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Cable Grounding and Shielding Check

The validation of cables is recommended to be done whenever a cable has been

installed or replaced in order to detect drift failures.
This check is divided into five sub tests.
The test equipment needed is an Insulation and Continuity Tester, set to measure
resistance.

Test 1 - Ground Loop

This test is to verify that the shielding is not connected in a “ground loop”.
· The cables/IMx-R inputs to be checked are the following. See Pinout of Lower
Rear Connector (J10) for physical locations.
ü TSI TEMP 1 to 8: eight analogue temperature sensors
ü TSI ACC 1 to 8: eight analogue acceleration sensors
ü TSI SPEED 1 to 4: four digital speed sensors
ü CM ACC/TEMP 9 to 12: four analogue combination sensors
· To perform this test, the cable shielding is isolated by opening the cabinet
connector and isolate it.
· Then the resistance is measured between ground and shield.
· The expected result should be a very high resistance value, > 1 MW, showing
no connection.

IMx-R
Terminal box
Sensor

This GND Insulation and

connection Continuity Tester
is opened
prior to
measure
Figure 11-18: Cable grounding and shielding check - Ground loop test

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Test 2 - Shield Continuity

This test is to verify that the shielding is not discontinued in a terminal box or connector.
· The cables/IMx-R inputs to be checked are the following. See Pinout of Lower
Rear Connector (J10) for physical locations.
ü TSI TEMP 1 to 8: eight analogue temperature sensors
ü TSI ACC 1 to 8: eight analogue acceleration sensors
ü TSI SPEED 1 to 4: four digital speed sensors
ü CM ACC/TEMP 9 to 12: four analogue combination sensors
· To perform this test, the cable shielding is isolated by opening the cabinet
connector and isolate it.
· Then the resistance is measured between the shield close to the IMx-R and the
shield close to the sensor (at sensor connection in junction box close to
sensor).
· The expected result should be a very low resistance value, < 5 W, showing
connection.

IMx-R
Terminal box(es)
Sensor

This GND
connection
is opened
prior to Insulation and
measure Continuity Tester

Figure 11-19: Cable grounding and shielding check - Shield continuity test

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Test 3 - Sensor Wire Isolation

This test is to verify that the sensor wires are not in connection with the cable shielding.
· The cables/IMx-R inputs to be checked are the following. See Pinout of Lower
Rear Connector (J10) for physical locations.
ü TSI TEMP 1 to 8: eight analogue temperature sensors
ü TSI ACC 1 to 8: eight analogue acceleration sensors
ü TSI SPEED 1 to 4: four digital speed sensors
ü CM ACC/TEMP 9 to 12: four analogue combination sensors
· To perform this test, the sensor wires should be disconnected from the IMx-R.
· Then the resistance is measured between the shield and the sensor wires, first
measure one wire to the shielding then the other wire to the shielding.
· The expected result should be a very high resistance value, > 1 MW, showing
no short circuit.

IMx-R
Terminal box(es)
Sensor

These
connections are Insulation and
disconnected Continuity Tester
prior to
measure
Figure 11-20: Cable grounding and shielding check - Sensor wire isolation test

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Test 4 - Sensor Return Isolation

This test is to verify that the sensor "-" wire is not in connection with the train ground.
· The cables/IMx-R inputs to be checked are the following. See Pinout of Lower
Rear Connector (J10) for physical locations.
ü TSI TEMP 1 to 8: eight analogue temperature sensors
ü TSI ACC 1 to 8: eight analogue acceleration sensors
ü TSI SPEED 1 to 4: four digital speed sensors
ü CM ACC/TEMP 9 to 12: four analogue combination sensors
· To perform this test, the sensor wires should be connected to the IMx-R. To
access sensor wires it can be done at the rear connector or by using an
extension board/box.
· Then the resistance is measured between the shield and the sensor "-" wire.
· The expected result should be a very high resistance value, > 1 MW, showing
no connection between instrument ground and train ground.

IMx-R
Terminal box(es)
+ Sensor
-

Insulation and
Continuity Tester

Figure 11-21: Cable grounding and shielding check - Sensor return isolation test

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Test 5 - Cable Resistance for HABD Sensors

This test is to verify that the signal wires provide a good connection between the IMx-R
unit and the sensor, through all connectors and junction boxes.
· The cables/IMx-R inputs to be checked are the following. See Pinout of Lower
Rear Connector (J10) for physical locations.
ü TSI TEMP 1 to 8: eight analogue temperature sensors
· To perform this test, the sensor has to be disconnected from the axle box and
the signal wires have to be connected to each other.
· Then the resistance is measured between the "+" wire and the "-" wire.
· The expected result should be a resistance < 6 W.
· A resistance > 6 W will lead to a measurement result showing a higher
temperature than the actual temperature of the axle box.

IMx-R
Terminal box(es)
Sensor

These
These These wires are connections are
connections are Insulation and connected prior disconnected
disconnected Continuity Tester to measure prior to
prior to measure
measure
Figure 11-22: Cable grounding and shielding check - Cable resistance for HABD sensors

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Corrective Maintenance Tasks

Replacing Temperature Sensor

Replacing Temperature Sensor Including Cable
For TBU temperature sensors, perform the instructions described in “Mounting
Manual TBU Sensor” which is as an external document.
To ensure that the temperature sensor is operating properly after the mounting,
the temperature sensors have to be tested against the redundant temperature
sensor on each position.
Summary for checking if the temperature sensor has been mounted and wired
correctly:
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of Operator: Knowledge of how to use SKF @ptitude Observer
software
· Time: 10 minutes
· Number of operators: 1
· Tools: A laptop with SKF @ptitude Observer software
Description of the tools needed to do a check on the temperature sensor after a
replacement of the sensor:
· A laptop running SKF @ptitude Observer software with connection to the
IMx-R unit. SKF @ptitude Observer software can be purchased from SKF
CMC Luleå.
Procedure for checking the temperature sensor after replacing:
· Start SKF @ptitude Observer software and establish a connection to the
IMx-R unit.
· Open a SKF @ptitude Observer software window with both redundant
sensors on one axle box.
· View the readings in live mode.
· The values have to be within ±5 ºC for all three sensors.
· Perform HABD Sensor Functionality Check described in Sensor
Functionality Check under Maintenance Recommendations in Hardware
Maintenance chapter.

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Replacing Vibration Sensor

Replacing Vibration Sensor Including Integrated Cable from Sensor to First
Junction Box
If a vibration sensor or cable is broken, it is necessary to replace the sensor with
integrated cable. It will take about 30 minutes for two operators to replace one
sensor including integrated cable. The operators need to have knowledge about
IMx-R and the sensor system. The IMx-R training is a must for one of the operators
performing this task.
Summary
· Task: Replacing of Vibration sensor
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of Operator: Knowledge of IMx-R and sensor system. IMx-R
training is a must.
· Time: 30 minutes
· Number of operators: 2
· Tools: One 13 mm spanner, a torch, a laptop with SKF @ptitude Observer
software and a rubber hammer
· The train needs to be in a pit to be able to replace a vibration sensor
Descriptions of the tools needed for replacing vibration sensor:
· One 13 mm spanner
· A torch can be good to have if the sensor is located at a dark place
· A laptop running the software SKF @ptitude Observer software with
connection to the IMx-R units. SKF @ptitude Observer software can be
purchased from SKF CMC Luleå.
· A rubber hammer
To replace the sensor and integrated cable:
· Start by locating the sensor.
· With the 13 mm spanner unscrew the bolt that holds the sensor to the
surface of the frame.
· Detach the integrated sensor cable from the first junction box.
· If the cable is attached to surrounding material, unhook it from its
attachments and pull it out of the train.
· Then take the new sensor with integrated cable and attach it to the
junction box and the sensor to the same location on the frame as the
previous sensor.
· Use the same type of attachments for the cable as was for the previous
sensor cable.
· To check that the sensor is correctly attached to its position, place one
hand on the sensor and make sure it is not loose.

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Procedure for checking the vibration sensor after replacing:

· To make sure that the signal from the sensor is coming into the IMx-R,
check SKF @ptitude Observer software that BOV is in the range of 8 to 13
Volts.
· Also in SKF @ptitude Observer software, open a live time signal for the
newly replaced sensor. One operator should be outside the train hitting
close to the sensor with a rubber hammer and the other operator should
be inside the train viewing SKF @ptitude Observer software live time
signal. The hits should be in the frequency of 2 to 3 Hz. Check that these
hits are presented in the time signal for the sensor to assure that the
sensor is working and attached to the correct channel in the IMx-R unit.
· Perform BHD Sensor Functionality Check described in Sensor Functionality
Check under Maintenance Recommendations in Hardware Maintenance
chapter.
Spare vibration sensors can be ordered from SKF CMC Luleå
· A vibration sensor with 1,25 meter integrated cable has a part number
“I429.1250”.
· A vibration sensor with 3,05 meter integrated cable has a part number
“I429.3050”.

Replacing IMx-R Unit

Refer to Dismantling IMx-R and Mounting IMx-R in this chapter.

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Dismantling IMx-R
Summary
· Task: Dismantling an IMx-R unit
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of Operator: Knowledge of IMx-R and sensor system. IMx-R
training is a must.
· Time: About 15 minutes to dismantle an IMx-R unit
· Number of operators: 1
· Tools: A screwdriver, a laptop with SKF @ptitude Observer software and a null
modem serial cable
Descriptions of the tools needed for dismantling an IMx-R:
· A screw driver to unscrew the four mounting screws that hold the IMx-R unit to
the rack.
· A laptop running SKF @ptitude Observer software with connection to the
IMx-R unit.
· A null modem serial cable. This cable is needed for the serial interface to save
the currently running TSI configurations to the laptop. For the description of
the null modem serial cable, see RS232 under General Electrical Interface in
Electrical Interface chapter.
A spare IMx-R unit can be purchased from SKF CMC Luleå which has a part number
“CMON 2004”.

Before the dismantling of IMx-R, it is necessary to store the configuration running in the
TSI part of the IMx-R if the same configuration is going to be used for the newly
mounted IMx-R unit.
· Approach the IMx-R unit that is going to be replaced.
· Insert the RS232 null modem serial cable to the J6 RS232 TSI (position shown
in Front Connectors in IMx-R Drawing & Parts chapter) and the other end of
the cable to the laptop.
· Start SKF @ptitude On-line Device Configurator in the laptop. You may refer
to the documentation "SKF @ptitude On-line Device Configurator User Manual"
for more information.
· Click on Start IMx-R TSI serial interface.
· Choose a serial port for Select COM port. Usually the port number is 1.
However, if port number 1 is in use by another program, any other port
number can be used.
· Click on Get Config.
· Store this configuration on any of the drives in the laptop.
· When the configuration is stored, remove the RS232 null modem cable from
the IMx-R unit.

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Now the dismantling of the IMx-R can start:

Figure 11-23: MVB serial communication cables

1. Detach both MVB serial communication cables from J3 MVB 1 and J2 MVB 2
connectors located in the lower left corner of the IMx-R front panel (positions
shown in Front Connectors in IMx-R Drawing & Parts chapter).

Figure 11-24: Ethernet cable

2. Detach the Ethernet cable from J4 Ethernet 1 connector located in the upper
left corner of the IMx-R front panel (position shown in Front Connectors in
IMx-R Drawing & Parts chapter).
3. Unscrew the 4 screws on the corners of the front panel. These screws hold the
IMx-R unit to the rack. For the exact locations of the four mounting screws,
see Front Panel with Dimensions in IMx-R Drawing & Parts chapter.

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Figure 11-25: IMx-R front panel handles

4. When the 4 screws are loose, use both hands, one hand on each handle of the
IMx-R front panel, and pull the IMx-R unit out. Pull the unit all the way out and
away from the rack.
5. Inspect the IMx-R unit while still holding the unit. Look after mechanical
damages, dirt, corrosion or anything that seems unusual.

Figure 11-26: IMx-R pins on the backside

6. Inspect the pins on the backside of the IMx-R unit. Also inspect the rack
mounting position where the IMx-R should be mounted so that nothing
unusual can be seen there.

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Mounting IMx-R
Summary
· Task: Mounting an IMx-R unit
· LRU: IMx-R
· Qualification of Operator: Knowledge of IMx-R and sensor system. IMx-R
training is a must.
· Time: About 30 minutes including tests
· Number of operators: 1
· Tools: A screwdriver, a laptop with SKF @ptitude Observer software and a null
modem serial cable
Descriptions of the tools needed for mounting an IMx-R:
· A screw driver to screw the four mounting screws that hold the IMx-R unit to
the rack.
· A laptop running SKF @ptitude Observer software with connection to the
IMx-R unit.
· A null modem serial cable. This cable is needed for the serial interface to
download TSI configurations to IMx-R from the laptop. For the description of
the null modem serial cable, see RS232 under General Electrical Interface in
Electrical Interface chapter.
It will take about 15 minutes for one operator to mount one IMx-R unit. In addition, it
will take about 15 minutes for one operator to complete the tests indicated at the end of
the mounting procedure for one IMx-R unit.
A spare IMx-R unit can be purchased from SKF CMC Luleå which has a part number
“CMON 2004”.
1. Take out the IMx-R unit from its cover. IMx-R units are usually shipped in a
carton from SKF CMC Luleå.
2. Hold the unit with both hands, one hand on each handle.
3. Inspect the unit so that no mechanical damages, dirt, corrosion or anything
unusual can be seen on the IMx-R unit. Specially, inspect the pins on the back
of the IMx-R unit that all of them are straight and clean.
4. Inspect the rack slot where the IMx-R unit is going to be installed.
5. While holding the IMx-R unit with both hands, insert it gently into the rack
position. Make sure it is inserted all the way in by pushing it with your hands. If
the unit gets stuck half way in, do not force it further. Instead, take the unit out
and inspect the rack before trying it again.

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Figure 11-27: IMx-R unit last mm pushed by hand

6. The last mm should be pushed with hands without using the screws. The
screws or the rack may get damaged if the screws are used to push the unit
into the position.
7. When the IMx-R unit is inserted all the way in, screw in the 4 screws located
on each corner of the front panel of the IMx-R. This secures the IMx-R unit in
the correct position. Refer to Front Panel with Dimensions in IMx-R Drawing &
Parts chapter for the exact locations of mounting screws and the torque value.
8. Attach both MVB serial communication cables to the MVB sockets, J3 MVB1
and J2 MVB2, located on the lower left part of the IMx-R front panel
9. Attach the Ethernet to the Ethernet socket, J4 Ethernet 1 located on the upper
left corner of the IMx-R front panel.
10. After the IMx-R is mounted and all the cables are attached, the TSI
configuration file must be downloaded to the IMx-R unit.
· Insert the RS232 null modem serial cable to the J6 RS232 TSI port and
the other end of the cable to the laptop.
· Start SKF @ptitude On-line Device Configurator in the laptop. You may
refer to "SKF @ptitude On-line Device Configurator User Manual" for more
information.
· Click on Start IMx-R TSI serial interface.
· Choose a serial port for Select COM port.
· Click on Download Config.
· Chose the correct configuration file. If this is a replacement, then the
configuration file which was stored before the dismantling should be
downloaded to this new unit.
· The condition monitoring part of the IMx-R will get the firmware and
configuration file from the database when the new IMx-R unit gets
connected to SKF Observer @ptitude Monitor.
· Check the validity of the TSI configuration update by following the
instruction given in TSI Configuration Update under Operation chapter.

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11. After the TSI configuration is inserted to the new IMx-R unit, insert network
configuration (described in CM Part Network Configuration chapter)
parameters such as IP address to the CM part of the IMx-R unit.
· Insert the RS232 null modem serial cable to J7 RS232 CM port and the
other end of the cable to the laptop.
· In the laptop start SKF @ptitude Online Device Configurator.
· Click on Create a Network and ID configuration file for IMx.
· Set configure by Software and the device number.
· Then type in the correct IP address for the unit. If this is a replacement of a
unit then insert the same parameters of the old unit in the new unit.
· Save the file.
· Click on Start serial interface for IMx.
· Choose serial port in the upper left corner.
· Click on Update network config.
· Choose the correct file for this IMx unit.
· It will take about 30 seconds to download the file.
· The unit will be rebooted and the new IP address will be displayed in the
startup procedure.
When the IMx-R CM part starts up with the correct IP address and gets
connected to the @ptitude Observer Monitor application and the database, the
latest firmware present in the database will be downloaded to the CM part of
the IMx-R.
12. Check the following LED states on the newly mounted IMx-R unit to see if
everything is ok. Refer to LED indicators in "IMx-R User Manual" for more
information.
· TSI LED must be OFF
· CM LED must be OFF
· LINK LED should be ON
· ACT LED can be flashing if there is a connection to Monitor and traffic is on
the network between IMx-R and SKF Observer @ptitude Monitor
· MVB LED must be ON if IMx-R is using MVB for communication
· CON LED should be ON if there is connection to SKF Observer @ptitude
Monitor
· ALR LED should be OFF. If it is ON, investigate and find out why it is in
alarm.
· All temperature channels in use must have the LED ON
· All vibration channels in use must have the LED ON
· All vibration/temp channels in use must have the LED ON
If any LED status on the IMx-R unit differs from the above listed states, the
problems must be solved in order to achieve the correct LED states.

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13. A check should be done in @ptitude Observer software to see that the new unit
is correctly configured.
· Open @ptitude Observer software program
· Click on On-line in the menu bar and select MasCon/IMx units which will
display all the configured MasCon and IMx units.
· Check that the new unit is enabled. If it is not enabled, select the new unit
then press the Edit button and enable it.
· Check that the new unit is synchronized. If it is not synchronized, select the
new unit then press the Synchronize button to synchronize it.
· Check that the new unit is connected. If it is not connected, start by
checking the network cable between the unit and the laptop/network. Then
check that the correct IP address was inserted to the new unit and that the
correct unit ID is inserted to the IMx-R CM part.

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Environmental

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Technical Data
Environmental

• 19" rack mounted according to IEC 60297

• Size (H x W x D): 262 ´ 107 ´ 232 mm (10.3 x 4.2 x 9.1 in.)
• Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb.)
• Ambient temperature according to EN 50155, class TX
• EMC according to EN 50121-3-2
• Vibration and shock according to EN 61373, category 1B
• Encapsulation IP 20
• Humidity maximum 95% condensed according to EN 50125-1, class T3
• Altitude according to EN 50155 and EN 50125-1, usage up to 1 400 m (4 593 ft.)

Power Supply

· 24 to 120 V DC according to EN 50155

Analogue Inputs - TSI

· 16 analogue inputs:
- Eight acceleration sensors
- Eight temperature sensors
· Selectable standard accelerometer power supply (4 mA)
· Input range: 0 to 20 V
· Impedance: >40 kW for acceleration inputs

Analogue Inputs - CM

· 20 analogue inputs:
- Eight acceleration sensors (TSI analogue inputs)
- Eight temperature sensors (TSI analogue inputs)
- Four general type of sensors (vibration, temperature, voltage, current, etc)
· Selectable standard accelerometer power supply (4 mA)
· Input range: 0 to 25 V
· Impedance: >40 kW for acceleration inputs

Digital Inputs - TSI & CM

· Four digital isolated inputs

· Individual 24 V power supply, maximum 40 mA/channel

Outputs - TSI

· Two relay outputs for monitoring alarm

· One relay output for system status

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Analogue Measurement - TSI

· 16-bit AD conversion, acceleration input 0 to 2 kHz (no gain or AC/DC switching

necessary)
· 10-bit AD conversion, temperature input (NTC/PT1000)

Analogue Measurement - CM

· 24-bit AD conversion enabling continuous transient capture (no gain or AC/DC

switching necessary)
· True simultaneous sampling of all 12 vibration channels (no multiplexing)
· Simultaneous sampling of different channels with different sampling rates
· Frequency range: DC to 40 kHz
· Dynamic range: 120 dB
· Signal to noise ratio: 90 dB
· Cross-talk rejection: 100 dB
· Accuracy amplitude: ±2%, phase ±3º (up to 100 Hz)

Digital Measurement - TSI & CM

· Frequency range: 0,1 Hz to 20 kHz

· Accuracy frequency: 0,01%
· Pulse counting

Signal Processing - TSI

· BHD (bogie hunting detection) according to EN 14363:2005

· HABD (hot axle box detection) according to prEN 15437-2
· Watchdog and self testing

Signal Processing - CM

· Time waveform
· Vector analysis with circular alarms
· FFT: 100 to 6 400 lines
· DPE (Digital Peak Enveloping) and SKF Acceleration Enveloping
· Integration/derivation in frequency domain
· Window function: Hanning
· Customer formulated mathematical equations
· Dynamic alarm levels, active range determined on multiple parameters
· Data storage on time, event or alarm condition
· Data buffering in flash memory when communication link is down
· Detection of sensor and cable fault

Interface - TSI

· RS232 service interface

· MVB

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Interface - CM

· Ethernet:
- 100 Mbit RJ45 and M12 connectors
- TCP/IP, switch functionality, auto crossover
· RS232 service interface
· RS485/Modbus
· CAN bus (not implemented)

Miscellaneous

· Calibration, traceable to BIPM

· CE certified according to EN 61000-6-3 and EN 61000-6-2
· SIL2 certification on request

Quality Control

SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

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IMx-R Drawings & Parts

Front Connectors
The following diagram is the front plate showing the positions of connectors.

Figure 13-28: Front connectors

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Front Panel with Dimensions

Front Panel with Dimensions

The following diagram is the front panel showing the positions the mounting screws
and dimensions in mm.
The mounting screws are M2,5 and the torque value shall be 38 Ncm.

Figure 13-29: IMx-R front panel with dimensions

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Rear Connectors

Rear Connectors
The following picture shows the positions of Upper Rear Connector (J9) and Lower Rear
Connector (J10) at the rear plate of the unit along with dimensions in mm.
Note that the measurements on the drawing reflect the rear plate without
encapsulation. The size of IMx-R unit including encapsulation is listed in Environmental,
Technical Data section.

Figure 13-30: Rear connectors

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Pinout of Rear Connectors

Pinout of Rear Connectors

Upper Rear Connector (J9)

Upper Rear Connector (J9)

Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description
D2 PE (Protective Earth) B2 PE (Protective Earth) Z2 PE (Protective Earth)
D4 NC (Not Connected) B4 NC (Not Connected) Z4 NC (Not Connected)
D6 UIN- B6 UIN- Z6 UIN-
D8 NC (Not Connected) B8 NC (Not Connected) Z8 NC (Not Connected)
D10 UIN+ B10 UIN+ Z10 UIN+
D12 NC (Not Connected) B12 NC (Not Connected) Z12 NC (Not Connected)
D14 CAN H B14 CAN L Z14 GND
D16 IDPLUG PARITY B16 IDPLUG GND Z16 NC (Not Connected)
D18 IDPLUG BIT4 B18 IDPLUG GND Z18 TSI SPEED 4B
D20 IDPLUG BIT3 B20 IDPLUG GND Z20 TSI SPEED 4A
D22 IDPLUG BIT2 B22 IDPLUG GND Z22 TSI SPEED 1B
D24 IDPLUG BIT1 B24 IDPLUG GND Z24 TSI SPEED 1A
D26 IDPLUG BIT0 B26 IDPLUG GND Z26 TSI SPEED 3B
D28 RS485 B OUT B28 GND Z28 TSI SPEED 3A
D30 RS485 A OUT B30 GND Z30 TSI SPEED 2B
D32 +12 V OUT B32 GND Z32 TSI SPEED 2A
Table 13-26: Upper rear connector pinout

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Lower Rear Connector (J10)

Lower Rear Connector (J10)

Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description
D2 RELAY 1A B2 RELAY 2B Z2 RELAY 2A
D4 RELAY 1B B4 SYSTEM OK A Z4 SYSTEM OK B
D6 GND B6 TSI TEMP 8+ Z6 TSI TEMP 7+
D8 GND B8 TSI TEMP 8- (GND) Z8 TSI TEMP 7- (GND)
D10 TSI TEMP 6+ B10 TSI TEMP 5+ Z10 TSI TEMP 4+
D12 TSI TEMP 6- (GND) B12 TSI TEMP 5- (GND) Z12 TSI TEMP 4- (GND)
D14 TSI TEMP 3+ B14 TSI TEMP 2+ Z14 TSI TEMP 1+
D16 TSI TEMP 3- (GND) B16 TSI TEMP 2- (GND) Z16 TSI TEMP 1- (GND)
D18 CM ACC/TEMP 12+ B18 CM ACC/TEMP 11+ Z18 CM ACC/TEMP 10+
D20 CM ACC/TEMP 12- B20 CM ACC/TEMP 11- Z20 CM ACC/TEMP 10-
(GND) (GND) (GND)
D22 CM ACC/TEMP 9+ B22 TSI ACC 8+ Z22 TSI ACC 7+
D24 CM ACC/TEMP 9- B24 TSI ACC 8- (GND) Z24 TSI ACC 7- (GND)
(GND)
D26 TSI ACC 6+ B26 TSI ACC 5+ Z26 TSI ACC 4+
D28 TSI ACC 6- (GND) B28 TSI ACC 5- (GND) Z28 TSI ACC 4- (GND)
D30 TSI ACC 3+ B30 TSI ACC 2+ Z30 TSI ACC 1+
D32 TSI ACC 3- (GND) B32 TSI ACC 2- (GND) Z32 TSI ACC 1- (GND)
Table 13-27: Lower rear connector pinout

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Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide is intended as an aid when IMx-R system is not functioning
correctly.
It is designed for instrumentation engineers and others with sufficient knowledge of
IMx-R system and electrical troubleshooting in electronic systems with 110 VDC power
supply and of the risks what this can mean in case of incorrect procedure.
SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå strives to provide information that is as accurate
as possible. However, SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå cannot be held
responsible for any injury or damage to persons or material that can occur in the
interpretation of, or due to actions taken on the basis of information in this document.

Note - The guarantee becomes void if IMx-R units are damaged through incorrect
intervention in the hardware, or a patently incorrect connection in contravention of
directions given.

Problems and Symptoms

Sensor signal disappears or is abnormally changed for single channels
Possible causes:
· Broken sensor cable
· Short circuit in sensor cable
· Sensor fault
· Hardware fault with IMx-R input stage
· Grounding loop
Suggested solution:
· Carry out sensor/cable test. Refer to Cable Condition Test.
A sensor repeatedly generates a false alarm or varies abnormally
Possible causes:
· Broken sensor cable/contact
· Incorrectly mounted sensor
· Hardware fault with IMx-R input stage
· Signal disturbed by external noise
· Grounding loop
Suggested solution:
· First carry out sensor/cable test by referring to Cable Condition Test.
In addition, check the sensor mounting by referring to Cable Grounding and
Shielding Check.
If these yield no result, contact SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå.
Temperature signal unobtainable/faulty for a certain machine
Possible causes:
· Cable fault (short circuit/broken) to temperature sensor
· Faulty temperature sensor, or faulty installation
· Temperature signal too weak/impedance too high for IMx-R
· Faulty IMx-R temperature input
· Incorrect setting in hardware

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Problems and Symptoms

Suggested solution:
· Test temperature input. Refer to Temperature Sensor Test.
Vibration input gives faulty/no signal
Possible causes:
· Cable fault (short circuit/break/reverse polarity) to sensor
· Faulty sensor
· Faulty earthing
· Incorrect setting in hardware
· Faulty IMx-R input
Suggested solution:
· Carry out control of sensor and cabling. Refer to Vibration Sensor Test.
IMx-R alarm relay does not activate despite of warning or alarm
Possible causes:
· Cabling fault from IMx-R to alarm panel
· Configuration error in software
· Hardware fault in IMx-R unit
Suggested solution:
· Carryout "Checking relay signal" section in Component Check of this chapter.
Monitor ceases to work with a certain IMx-R unit
Possible causes:
· Loss of voltage in IMx-R unit
· Hardware fault in IMx-R unit, such as power supply or processor module
· Break in Ethernet network
Suggested solution:
· Check the voltage in IMx-R unit, first. In addition, check the Ethernet built-in
LED indicator behavior. LED indicator behavior can be found in LED Indicators
table.
· If the problem continues, you may also refer to "Application Note Testing and
troubleshooting IMx network connections" in Application notes which is
accessible at the top right hand corner of News in Observer screen of @ptitude
Observer.
Monitor completely ceases to function
Possible causes:
· Monitor PC non-functional
· Monitor software incorrectly set
· Ethernet switch non-functional
· Cable break in Ethernet network
· Firewall configuration incorrect
· Database non-functional
Suggested solution:
· Carry out "Checking monitor" section in Component Check of this chapter.

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Checking vibration sensor and sensor cabling

Follow the instructions listed in Vibration Sensor Test.
Checking temperature sensor and sensor cabling
Follow the instructions listed in Temperature Sensor Test.
Checking relay signal
1. Determine the unit number of the alarming channel through the software
measurement point setting or though the list of terminal blocks.
2. Disconnect the relay connection from the IMx-R unit in question. Carefully
check to see if the relay output caused to trip the machines. Measure the
resistance between the alarm relay poles with an ohmmeter.
3. Has the relay been activated (approximately 0 W)?
YES: The fault is in the cabling or output connections from IMx-R.
NO: Check the software configuration for measurement point settings to find
out whether the channel in question is allowed to activate the alarm relay.
If this is not the case, then change the setting. Contact SKF Condition
Monitoring Center Luleå, if the channel is permitted to activate the relay,
but does not do so.
Checking monitor
1. Check first, whether the @ptitude Observer Monitor Service PC is functioning
as it should be.
2. Try restarting the computer, if there is any doubt as to the status of the
@ptitude Observer Monitor Service software.
3. Check also that the Ethernet network is functioning and that the @ptitude
Observer Monitor Service computer can write to the server disk.
4. Check Firewall for correct configuration.
Checking Modbus (RS485) sensor
1. Start @ptitude Observer On-line Device Configurator program located in the
@ptitude Observer directory.
2. Click Start serial interface.
3. On the Serial interface screen, enter the COM port number and type in the
word "modbus" in the command box.
4. Statistics on communication and the contents of the import registers will
appear on the screen.
The statistics are:
· Frame errors (short and long)
· Checksum errors
· The number of messages sent
· The number of messages received
· The number of timeouts of requests
5. A properly working Modbus communication should exhibit increasing sent and
received messages, but not exhibit significant increase of errors or timeouts.

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6. In case of errors or timeouts, check that all of the following are correctly
installed:
· Physical connections of RS485 cable wires are done correctly
· Transmission characteristics are defined correctly
· The Modbus Master-Slave pair address is entered correctly
· RS485 termination is done correctly
7. This process of checking Modbus sensor can be done several times during the
test to diagnose the communications or lack of it.

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